# Aqua Princess Couture The Elie Saab Fall 2014 Haute Couture Collection is Stunning By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-saab-fall References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/elie-saab-fall-2014-haute-couture/) & [eliesaab](http://www.eliesaab.com/) The [Elie Saab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-hotel-residences) Fall 2014 [Haute Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-couture) collection was a sight for sore eyes. The show was like a roller coaster of shimmering palettes and underwater muses. Set to look like a grand Parisian palace but somehow looking more like an ocean, the richly colored collection was full of beautiful blues, corals and whites -- with [lush pearl beading and crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection) from embellishments which gave the pieces a frothing wave look. Sticking to the brands reputation for making women feel utterly beautiful, the Elie Saab Fall 2014 Haute Couture collection did more than deliver. The collection features A-line shapes in all blues from pale to deep peacock, cocktail dresses with deep-V plunges and sheer capes and princess skirts in whites and silvers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shimmering Palettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to incorporate shimmering palettes into fashion designs, creating a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Underwater Muses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashion collections inspired by underwater themes, exploring the merging of aquatic elements and high fashion. - **Lush Pearl Beading:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative techniques and materials for pearl beading, elevating the use of pearls in haute couture collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and craftsmanship to create couture garments that incorporate innovative materials and techniques. - **Luxury Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the in-store shopping experience by creating immersive retail environments that reflect the elegance and beauty of haute couture. - **Jewelry Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create unique jewelry pieces that complement and enhance haute couture collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md)